How do they match: Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

  • Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
  • Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
  • Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.

  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
  • Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.
  • Train personnel to enhance job skills.